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VNV 61

1980 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,547 mi
Last recorded3,547 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1980 Austin Healey28,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNV 61
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 3,547 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also slight play in both steering idlers. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 2,018 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play Detected at steering wheel (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 2,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play Detected through steering wheel (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 1,626 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 1,326 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 1,127 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 635 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey?

Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
1,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 196
brake binding 162
Stop lamp not working 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124
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VNV 61 is a 1980 Austin Healey in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 28,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNV 61, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VNV 61 registered?

VNV 61 is a 1980 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is VNV 61 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNV 61 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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